Marc Goddard is one of the most respected referees in mixed martial arts. But if you listen to Sam Alvey’s self-imposed ban on Goddard officiating any of his future fights, you would think Goddard is in the same rung of criticism as Mario Yamasaki. Let…
Marc Goddard is one of the most respected referees in mixed martial arts. But if you listen to Sam Alvey’s self-imposed ban on Goddard officiating any of his future fights, you would think Goddard is in the same rung of criticism as Mario Yamasaki. Let’s just say that Alvey is not a fan of Goddard’s […]
Juan Adams has introduced his UFC San Antonio opponent Greg Hardy to the world of MMA trash talk. But for his part, Hardy has been dismissive of Adams’s verbal abuse and focused solely on their upcoming face-to-face confrontation inside the AT&T Ce…
Juan Adams has introduced his UFC San Antonio opponent Greg Hardy to the world of MMA trash talk. But for his part, Hardy has been dismissive of Adams’s verbal abuse and focused solely on their upcoming face-to-face confrontation inside the AT&T Center this Saturday. In a recent interview, Hardy expressed why he has not allowed […]
This Saturday at UFC San Antonio, Juan Adams will make his Octagon return against the polarizing Greg Hardy. One thing is clear about Greg Hardy: he has no shortage of critics, with many people believing that he should not even be allowed to fight in t…
This Saturday at UFC San Antonio, Juan Adams will make his Octagon return against the polarizing Greg Hardy. One thing is clear about Greg Hardy: he has no shortage of critics, with many people believing that he should not even be allowed to fight in the UFC after his domestic violence history. But it is […]
Greg Hardy believes he can be the greatest combat sports heavyweight of all time. The 30-year-old former NFL star has racked up a record of 4-1 since starting his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. All four of his victories have come by way of first-round stoppage. His sole loss was a result of a disqualification […]
Greg Hardy believes he can be the greatest combat sports heavyweight of all time.
The 30-year-old former NFL star has racked up a record of 4-1 since starting his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. All four of his victories have come by way of first-round stoppage. His sole loss was a result of a disqualification as he hit Allen Crowder with an illegal knee back in January.
Speaking to “The Ariel Helwani MMA Show” earlier today (Mon. July 15, 2019), Crowder explained how his MMA training has also allowed him to develop a love for the sweet science of boxing. God willing, Hardy hopes that an eventual transition into a career inside the squared circle is in the cards:
“You know what man, I’m looking into it and getting some work in there,” Hardy said. “I got some of the greatest coaches in the world at American Top Team (ATT) and just getting the opportunity to move back and forth between different arts. I found a nice spot in boxing, you know.
“And I’m starting to develop a love for it, a like for it, and a yearning to actually get in there and try it out. I think, with the blessing of the big man upstairs [Dana White], that it’s something I would love to look into man, and starting pretty soon just to wet my feet.”
Hardy will make his return to the Octagon this weekend (Sat. July 20, 2019) from San Antonio, Texas. He’ll be taking on Juan Adams, who has been very vocal about his dislike for “The Prince Of War.” The former Carolina Panther and Dallas Cowboy has some pretty hefty expectations for his combat sports career.
In fact, Hardy believes in himself so much, that he thinks he has the potential to go down as the greatest combat sports heavyweight of all time:
“I think I could be one of the, if not the, greatest fight sports heavyweight of all-time,” Hardy said. “Not even just MMA. Just the greatest combat sports heavyweight. I’m versatile, you know?”
What do you think about Hardy teasing a boxing career, and claiming he can be the greatest combat sports heavyweight of all time?
Controversial heavyweight Greg Hardy will return to the Octagon when he meets Juan Adams at this weekend’s (Sat., July 20, 2019) UFC on ESPN 4 from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The former NFL star has been a polarizing presence sinc…
Controversial heavyweight Greg Hardy will return to the Octagon when he meets Juan Adams at this weekend’s (Sat., July 20, 2019) UFC on ESPN 4 from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The former NFL star has been a polarizing presence since his UFC debut earlier this year. And that’s putting it mildly. Nearly […]
Leon Edwards is hopeful a win over Rafael dos Anjos earns him a chance at exacting revenge over current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Edwards will finally get a highly-ranked opponent in Dos Anjos when they collide in the UFC San Antonio headliner later this month. A win for “Rocky” could possibly move him high up […]
Leon Edwards is hopeful a win over Rafael dos Anjos earns him a chance at exacting revenge over current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
Edwards will finally get a highly-ranked opponent in Dos Anjos when they collide in the UFC San Antonio headliner later this month. A win for “Rocky” could possibly move him high up the rankings and into the title picture. It would also put him on an eight-fight winning streak with the last person to defeat him being Usman via unanimous decision back in 2015.
It is why the Birmingham native wants to be the one to dethrone “The Nigerian Nightmare” should he come out on top against Dos Anjos:
“I’m putting in the work and beating so many of these so-called tough guys that everyone else is raving about,” Edwards told MMA Junkie. “So I feel after going out there and beating the former lightweight champion, that will put some eyes on me. And I would love, after beating him, getting the rematch against Kamaru Usman. I think that would be my dream after beating ‘RDA.’
“I want to be the one to dethrone him, to go out there and beat him. I feel like that would be the amazing story for that to happen. For me to go out there and beat him after he beat me three, four years ago, and I went undefeated, and then come back and beat him for the world title – that would be the perfect story.”
Edwards Can’t Be Denied Title Shot Against Usman
While there are other welterweight fights coming up that could determine the next contender at Usman’s title, Edwards feels he can’t be denied if he gets a statement win over a former champion in Dos Anjos:
“I feel after beating ‘RDA,’ that will put me right in line for a title shot,” Edwards explained. “I’ll be on an eight-fight win streak after beating ‘RDA,’ and how can they deny me, you know what I mean? My aim is to go out there and perform and stop the man and get a world title shot.
“He’s a former world champion, he’s ranked No. 3 in the world, so this is the fight I’ve been looking for. This is the fight I’ve been asking for, so I’m looking forward to going out there and proving my point and putting on a show.”
Do you think Edwards deserves a title shot with a win over RDA? Or should it be the winner of Jorge Masvidal vs. Ben Askren? Or Colby Covington vs. Robbie Lawler?